Kansas coal miners in Kansas City seek wage talks
Kansas miners and operators from Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas met in Kansas City to resolve a threatened walkout involving 11,909 workers and to apply a 27 per cent wage increase to 1920 contracts. The dispute centers on explosives pricing with miners opposing raises above $2.02 per keg while operators want $2.16.
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Planned Soviet Rule In Cities Of France
Paris May 18 The police say planned Soviet rule in French cities would have begun if May Day strikes succeeded. They claim evidence from Boris Souvarine’s residence and Etienne Leveque’s home ties to seven Soviets awaiting strikes to seize local governments in Orleans Tours Paris Bordeaux Strasbourg.
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Ares Pordeaux
Strasbourg
Sugar profiteering arrests hit Oklahoma City firms
Seven Oklahoma City businessmen including a state price commission member were arrested after federal indictments for Lever Act violations tied to sugar profiteering. Also, Miss Alpha Owens seeks a passport to visit Italy France and Spain starting June 2 from New York to Naples, with her home in Lawrence and teaching at Bowser University.
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Greeks and Turkish troops clash near Smyrna in جهان
Greeks and Turkish troops clash about twenty five miles east of Smyrna as Turkish forces press the offensive and mass reinforcements for further advances against the Greeks. Budapest reports Hungary will sign the peace treaty with the Allies. Count Albert Apponyi resigns from the peace delegation.
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Pennsylvania delegates named for national convention race
Voters in Pennsylvania select seventy six Republican and Democratic delegates today at state primaries. Edward Randolph Wood appears as the sole Republican presidential option while AL Mitchell Palmer is the Democratic choice. Local faction urged supporters to cast McAdoo on the ballot. Major contenders include Penrose Knox Sproul Babcock Moore Atterbury and Schaffer with Sproul leading first choice and Leonard Wood as second choice.
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Babcock
Pittsburgh
Vermont primaries show little interest in result
Montpelier Vermont May 14 voters largely ignored today’s presidential preference ballot. No petitions were filed for a Democratic spot while Republican ballots listed William Grant Webster of New York and Major General Wood as nominees. Voters could write in other names. Webster, an attorney, had enough signatures months ago to qualify. State conventions to choose delegates will be held soon. eight delegates per party will be chosen and will not be bound by today’s results.
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Grant Webster
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KU Tennis Meet at McCook Field Delayed by Late Spring
Kansas University tennis teams under Coach Ralph F. Carter plan a second meet at McCook Field against Baker University tomorrow afternoon. Manager Forrest C. Allen cites late spring delaying practice and schedules. Efforts to arrange matches with Emporial State Normal and Kansas State Agricultural College are mentioned, with Ames May 27 Missouri Valley Conference trip noted. In other news, Moscow reports Soviet dispatch says Poles retreating across the Beresina river after fighting in northern front.
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Yucatan Joins the Braves Bolshevik Invasion
Reuters reports Yucatan aligns with the provisional Mexican government as Progreso and other key ports fall. Carranza officials flee toward Cuba while bullion from his train is said to be worth millions. Separate dispatch details Miss Myrtle Shane’s Armenia relief work amid famine and Bolshevik advances.
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Lawrence
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May go to Antwerp for Olympic rifle and pistol tryouts
Captain Sam McKone of the Fourth Kansas Infantry was ordered to report at Quantico to try for the United States national rifle and pistol teams for the Antwerp Olympic Games. A proven shooter who has repeatedly placed first in pistol events, he will commence travel from Quin eo tomorrow.
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Rates debate dominates Kansas Independent Telephone meeting
At Topeka on May 18 the convention of the Kansas Independent Telephone Association discusses higher rates to cover rising operating costs. Bishop James Wise of the Episcopal Church, Topeka, will address the gathering this afternoon.
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Kansas Independent Telephone Association
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Episcopal Church
Paying Taxes Now Delayed Half of Tax Payers
Taso received yesterday by W. J. McKone shows county taxes totaled 1042.41 dollars. Many residents are not paying the second half of their taxes.
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W. J. McKone
Meat prices fall while other costs rise in bulletin
The May bulletin from the Institute of American Meat Packers shows beef prices down 16 percent over the year while most other necessities rise. Beef fell about 4 cents a pound from March 1919 to March this year, and increases were recorded for cloth and clothing, fuel and lighting, lumber and building materials, house furnishings, farm products, and all commodities combined.
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Institute of American Meat Packers
Penrose Criticism On Navy Conduct From 1918 Speech
Washington report says Senator Venrose of Pennsylvania and Rear Admiral Sims set the basic charges against Navy conduct in the war. Secretary Daniels told a Senate committee that Penrose in a 1918 speech claimed wartime delay cost months and billions in lives, mirroring Sims wording.
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Recognition of Siberia by Soviet Government
Moscow on May 18 reports the Russian soviet government decided to recognize the far eastern Democratic Republic of Siberia despite some opposition within the ministry. A note will be sent to the Siberian foreign affairs minister outlining the move.
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McADOO DENIES CANDIDACY FOR OFFICE IN COLORADO SPRINGS
May 18 report states former treasury secretary William Gibbs McAdoo is not a candidate for political office and will not attend the Democratic convention. In another item Mouse Wallenstein and Ettal Lower were bound over on highway robbery charges. Wallenstein posted bond, Lower remains jailed after failing to post bond, alleged to have robbed a man behind the Evereat restaurant.
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Socialist Ticket for Kansas to Topeka May 18
A socialist ticket will be in the field for next November, announced by Ross Magill, state secretary of the party. The note also mentions 133 Agency in relation to insurance.
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Topeka
Ross Magill
Put Every Dollar Into Salary Fund In Kansas Meeting
Kansas state school heads in Topeka discussed boosting faculty salaries by diverting all available sums. No definite plan emerged and no decision was reached on funding across state institutions. Chancellor Frank Strong said the idea had strong support and was endorsed by the state board of administration. He denied any conference on selecting a new university chancellor or Gov. Henry J. Allen’s involvement.
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Yale
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Park driveway oiling plans delay due to procurement issues
Mayor Kreeck told the city commission last night that oil cannot be procured to oil park driveways. The discussion centered on a petition to cure, gutter, oil, and pave a park driveway from Rhode Island to the park intersection. Commissioners noted tracks plowed on the West side of Kentucky street between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets.
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Kreeck
Ety Con Mission
Rhode Island
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Seventeenth Streets
New Sachem Honorary Society Members Named
Chancellor Strong announced the fifteen new Sachems at the University before his talk this morning. The men, chosen about two weeks ago, will be initiated at Beta Halls tonight. they include George Nottels, Tucky Hostetter, Eugene Graham, John Forter, Theodore Reil, George Woodward, Burt Cochran, John Mitchell, Guy Daniels, John Kinkel, Ernest Kugler, Richard McGee, William Wells, Ferdinand Gottlieb, and Arnold Bell.
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Tucky Hostetter
Eugene Graham
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Theodore Reil
George Woodward
Burt Cochran
John Mitchell
Guy Daniels
John Kinkel
Ernest Kugler
Richard McGee
William Wells
Ferdinan Gottlieb
Arnold Bell
Inspectors visit Kansas City School for the Blind
Miss Edna Birch and Miss Ora Webb from the University department of home economics inspected the Kansas City School for the Blind Sunday and yesterday to review the school diet as part of the state health board dietary study.
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Wilson telegraphs praise to Salvation Army commander
On May 18 President Wilson sent a telegraph to Evangeline Booth praising the Salvation Army for its war services. The message lauds the organization for its dedication to the nation during the war effort and acknowledges its contributions.
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Washington
Wilson
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Makes Final Plea For A Better K U Convocation
Chancellor Strong calls for university improvements during the convocation urging stronger funding and support. He stresses needs across academics, facilities, and student services to advance Kansas University.
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Salaries and New Buildings Highlight University Convocation
Chancellor Frank Strong warned that salary and building needs pose the hardest university problems. He urged a two year college option for time‑limited students, outlined projected costs for facilities, and suggested organizational changes to improve faculty retention and governance.
Student Self-Government Praised At University Talk
The talk praised the student self-government movement and urged clear understanding of faculty responsibility in running the school. It called for university independence from politics and legislature for funding. Afterward, several musical numbers were performed by university organizations.
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Douglas County reports few districts with teachers for next year
Only twenty eight districts in Douglas County officially notified County Superintendent O J Lane that they have secured teachers for the coming year. The list includes Barker Leona Ebernwein Eudora Nellie I French Mady Hill Gina Mrs Issi N Glenn Vespertine Ellen F Melville Coal Creek Sun Sutton Roscoe Vera Breithaupt Deer Creek Susie Beyer Willow Springs Edythe Schwab Harmony Clara Seile White Mary Bucheim Central Ruby Selzer Adaline Ethel Miller Winter Leona Schroyer Farmland Phoebe Bigsby Independence Gladys C Waterson Lake View Dora C Wilson Stony Point Arthur Fordyce Weybricht Kissie Brubaker Oakdale Ruhannah Tucker Kaw Valley Esther Brecheisen Young Ula Smith Excelsior Louise W Koehler Bismark Cora Eastman Weaver Rebecca Miller Prairie City Hazel Hamilton.
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Barker
Leona Ebernwein
Eudora
Nellie I
French
Mady Hill
Plan for Methodist unification faces doubt at Des Moines
Des Moines May 18 adoption of the unification plan before the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church appeared doubtful as delegates voiced that the regional plan for unification with the Methodist church South could not be adopted without many amendments, effectively making it a new plan.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
South
Commission On Unification
Taylor family to sail for Siam as Presbyterian missionaries
Rev. and Mrs Hugh Taylor and daughter Dora Irene obtained a passport to travel to Siam as missionaries for six years. They will depart July 2, first to Japan then Shanghai to visit a daughter. This is Mr Taylor's second Asia voyage, first to Siam in January 1913, returning March 1919.
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Dora Irene
Siam
Asia
Presbyterian Church
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Japan
Shanghai
Taylor
Range qualification shooting begins for B Company KS Infantry
The range qualification for B Company, 4th Kansas Infantry, will begin next Sunday after the men completed the instructional course. About eight soldiers will attend each Sunday until the full company finishes the qualification.
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Robbers Loot Fritz Meyn Home in Kansas City
Mrs. Meyn’s father’s Lawrence visit coincided with a break in at the Meyn home at 2321 Campbell Street Kansas City Mo. Robbers took rugs chairs clothing silver and phonographs valued over 3400 dollars. Neighbors saw no activity. Meyn recalls prior robberies linked to his tire businesses and football alum status in 1915.
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Fritz Meyn
Kansas City
Meyn
Lawrence
Noted Dispute Clips Peace On Stage Cast Rumors
In police court last night Mrs Angie Knight swore out a warrant and had Mr Hazel Belmont arrested for disturbance of the peace among the Bringing Up Father cast at the Bowerwork theatre. Testimony showed quarrels between members, with addresses noting clashes on a train before arrival in Lawrence. Judge Stewart ruled the disturbance occurred in Colorado or before arrival, so he lacked jurisdiction. Miss Belmont was discharged after the hearing.
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Bowerwork Theatre
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Lawrence
Stewart
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Belmont
Colorado
Knight
Anthracite Miners Settle Wage Dispute Amid Peace Talk
Washington officials expect a settlement of the anthracite coal miners wage dispute within 24 hours after concessions secured by Secretary Wilson from both sides. The peace terms end weeks of agitation as labor and management agreed to halt further action pending final approval.
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